FNS Documents & Resources (Compact View)

Date	FNS Document#	Title
05/17/2024	SP 19-2024, CACFP 07-2024, SFSP 12-2024	Initial Implementation Memorandum: Child Nutrition Programs - Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 DGAs
11/29/2023	SP 02-2024, CACFP 02-2024, SFSP 02-2024	Revised: Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the School Meal Programs, CACFP, and SFSP
04/04/2022	SP08-2022, CACFP07-2022, SFSP03-2022	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs
03/02/2022	SP 05-2022	Meal Requirements Under the NSLP & SBP: Q&A for Program Operators Updated to Support the Transitional Standards Effective July 1, 2022
03/02/2022	SP04-2022, CACFP04-2022	Question & Answer Guidance on the Final Rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Transitional Standards Effective July 1, 2022
09/22/2021		Child Nutrition Waiver Update to Address Meal Service During Unanticipated School Closures and Supply Chain Issues
09/22/2021	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #106	Nationwide Waiver for Selected Child Nutrition Program Reporting Requirements
09/22/2021	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #105	Nationwide Waiver to Allow Service of Meals at School Sites during Unanticipated School Closures in SY 2021-22
09/22/2021	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #104	Nationwide Waiver of Area Eligibility Requirements for Service Institutions Operating the SFSP during Unanticipated School Closures in SY 2021-22
09/22/2021	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #103	Nationwide Waiver to Allow Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals Served by Service Institutions through the SFSP during Unanticipated School Closures in SY 2021-22
09/22/2021	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #102	Nationwide Waiver of Meal Times Requirements for Service Institutions Operating the SFSP during Unanticipated School Closures in SY 2021-22
09/22/2021	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #101	Nationwide Waiver to Allow Non-Congregate Meal Service for Service Institutions Operating the SFSP during Unanticipated School Closures in SY 2021-22
09/15/2021	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #100	Waiver to Allow Fiscal Action Flexibility for Meal Pattern Violations Related to COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions Impacting School Meals in SY 2021-22
05/24/2021	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #97	Nationwide Waiver to Provide Flexibility for School Meal Programs Administrative Reviews of SFAs Operating Only the SSO in SY 2021-22
10/09/2020	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #70	Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs – Extension 5
10/09/2020	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #63	Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the SFSP and the NSLP Seamless Summer Option - Extension 8
08/31/2020	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #53	CN - Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in SFSP and SSO - Extension 7
06/08/2020	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #36	Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs – Extension 4
06/08/2020	COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #26	Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility - Extension 3
05/21/2020	COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #24	Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility - Extension 2
04/21/2020	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #13	Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility - Extension
03/25/2020	COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #4	COVID-19 Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs
01/19/2018	SP 05-2018, CACFP 05-2018	Providing Child Nutrition Program Benefits to Disaster Survivor Evacuees
05/10/2017	SP29-2017	2017 Edition: Overcoming the Unpaid Meal Challenge - Proven Strategies from Our Nation’s Schools
07/21/2015	SP41-2015	Updated Offer vs Serve Guidance for the NSLP and SBP Beginning SY2015-16
09/11/2014	SP63-2014	Smart Snacks Standards for Exempt Foods when Paired Together
06/30/2014	SP53-2014	Transition of Foods and Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value to Smart Snacks in School Standards
06/19/2014	SP51-2014	Eligibility Effective Date for Directly Certified Students
05/19/2014	SP 46-2014, CACFP 12-2014, SFSP 18-2014	Disaster Response
03/14/2014	SP26-2014	New Q&As Related to the Certification of Compliance with Meal Requirements for the NSLP
12/03/2013	SP11 CACFP06 SFSP11-2014	Effective Date of Free or Reduced Price Meal Eligibility Determinations
06/26/2013	SP48-2013	Extending Flexibility for RCCIs in the NSLP
05/17/2013	SP40 CACFP11 SFSP13-2013	Q&As Regarding the Participation of Head Start Programs in Child Nutrition Programs
01/22/2013	SP20-2013	Quarterly Reporting Associated with School Food Authority Certification for Performance-Based Reimbursement
11/28/2012	SP09 CACFP04-2013	Streamlining At-Risk Meal Participation for School Food Authorities
12/29/2011	SP07-2012	Allocation of Administrative Funds for State Costs of Implementation of New Meal Patterns
10/25/2011		National School Lunch Program and Direct Certification with SNAP
10/24/2011	SP02-2012	Verification and Reporting of Foster Children
01/14/2011	SP13-2011	Letter Method for Direct Certification
04/19/2010	SP22 CACFP10 SFSP08-2010	Categorical Eligibility: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
08/27/2009	SP38 CACFP08 SFSP07-2009	Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a Household
06/15/2007	CACFP 08-2007	Documentation of Tier I Eligibility Determinations in the CACFP
08/31/2006	SP32-2006	Clarification of Direct Verification
03/29/2005		Transfer of Data Related to the CACFP and the Food Stamp Program
03/07/2005	SP-12-2005	Statutory Changes in the Free and Reduced Price Eligibility Determination Process and Revised Prototype Application Implementation Memo
09/17/2004		Guidance on Determining Categorical Eligibility for Free Lunches and Breakfasts for Youth Served under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
08/16/2004		Categorical Eligibility for Free Lunches and Breakfasts for Migrant Children
07/19/2004	SP 4-2004	Categorical Eligibility for Free Lunches and Breakfasts of Runaway, Homeless, and Migrant Youth
12/14/1999		Effective Date for Implementation of Interim Regulation Amending the Infant Meal Patterns